Sid Grauman (1879 - 1950)

Theatre Mogul, Entrepreneur. Born Sidney Patrick Grauman in Indiana, he accompanied his father to the Klondike River near Dawson City, Yukon, Canada in 1898 in search of gold. Once there, Sid, still a teenager, began to show a skill for making money quickly by entertaining miners for pieces of gold. When his father left the […]

Earle W. Graser (1909 - 1941)

Radio Actor.  The Canadian-born Graser was raised in Detroit, Michigan. After touring in tent shows, he obtained a job as an announcer at the WXYZ radio station. He later auditioned at the radio station for the voice of ‘The Lone Ranger.’ He won the part and was the 1st actor to play the Lone Ranger […]

Kevin Grantz (1956 - 2015)

Actor, Director. A distinguished veteran of stage and screen, he shall probably be remembered for his virtually definitive portrayals of George Washington. Raised in the itinerant lifestyle of a ‘military brat’, he eventually settled with his family in Fredericksburg, Virginia where he graduated from high school before attending Richmond’s Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) as a […]

Kirby Grant (1911 - 1985)

Kirby Grant, who entertained millions as the star of the popular Sky King radio and television series, was killed in a traffic accident near Titusville Tuesday as he drove to view the launch of the space shuttle at Kennedy Space Center. Mr. Grant, 73, was pronounced dead on arrival at Jess Parrish Memorial Hospital in […]

Stewart Granger (1913 - 1993)

English Actor.  He started out in British films in the 1930’s and appeared in some sixty movies during his career. He became an overnight star in England after his appearance in “The Man in Grey” attracting Hollywood’s attention leading to a contract with MGM where he appeared in a number of swashbuckler and white hunter […]

Farley Granger (1925 - 2011)

Actor. Born Farley Earle Granger, II, the son of a successful automobile dealer, his father suffered financial ruin during the Depression and his family would be forced to move into a small apartment in North Hollywood. While performing in a theater production, he was spotted by a talent scout who brought him to the attention […]

George L. Grandee (1900 - 1985)

Actor. Appeared in motion pictures from 1925 to 1934. (bio by: Graving Queen of the OC)

Alexander Granach (1893 - 1945)

Actor. Born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ukraine, he established himself as a leading figure of the flourishing theater and film industry of the Weimar-era in post-war Germany. He appeared in over 50 films over the coarse of his career such as “Nosferatu” (1922), “The Last Fort” (1929), “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1939), “Joan of […]

Paul David Graf (1950 - 2001)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as ‘Officer Eugene Tackleberry’ in the “Police Academy” series of movies. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, he graduated from Lancaster High School in 1968 and attended Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio, graduating in 1972 with a major in Theater.  He made an early appearance on television as an […]

Louis Graf (1889 - 1967)

Stage and screen actor.

Don Grady (1944 - 2012)

Actor, Musician.  Born Don Louis Agrati, he is best remembered both as an original Mouseketeer, and as Robbie Douglas from ‘My Three Sons’. After his stint on The Mickey Mouse Club, he appeared on ‘The Restless Gun’, ‘Wagon Train’, ‘The Eleventh Hour’ and ‘The Rifleman’ before being cast the middle brother on ‘My Three Sons’. […]

Mona Goya (1909 - 1961)

Actress. He was born in Mexico city and died in Clichy La Garenne (France). She is best remembered for films such as Madame Récamier (1928), The Lady from the Sea (1929), Soyons Gais (1930), Révolte dans la Prison (1934), La Porteuse de Pain (1934), Juggernaut (1936), Josette (1936) and This Man in Paris (1939). Her […]

Gibson Gowland (1877 - 1951)

British actor. Among his films: “Greed”(1925), “The Mysterious Island” (1929), and “The Private Life of Don Juan” (1934), “Northwest Passage” (1940), “Going My Way” (1944), and “Gaslight” (1944). (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Teddy Burns Goulet (1970 - 1970)

French-Canadian actor. Appeared in the films, “The Awakening” (1970), “Big Red” (1962), “Vote For Michalski” (1961), “Les 90 Jours” (1959), Les Mains Nettes” (1958) and “Whispering City” (1947). (bio by: K)

Ray Goulding (1922 - 1990)

Actor. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he began his career as an announcer on Boston radio. In 1946, he teamed up with Bob Elliott as a comedic duo the “Bob and Ray Show” which was broadcasted on NBC Radio for decades. The duo also performed on radio dram shows such as “One Fell’s Family” and “Mary […]

Harold Gould (1923 - 2010)

Actor. Born Harold V. Goldstein, the son of a postal worker and a homemaker, he attended Albany State Teachers College, and would abandon his studies while serving with the US Army; he was assigned to a mortar platoon and saw action in France during World War II. Upon returning home, he received his PhD in […]

Michael Gough (1916 - 2011)

Actor. He is best known for his role of Alfred Pennyworth in the “Batman” film series. Born to British parents, he was educated at Wye Agricultural College before pursuing acting, as he studied at the Old Vic School. He marked his stage debut in 1936 and initiated his film career with the 1948 Vivian Leigh […]

John Gough (1894 - 1968)

Actor. Born in Boston Massachusetts, he was a popular character performer during the silent film era appearing in sixty movies. His credits include “This Is the Life” (1915), “Sands of Sacrifice” (1917), “Secret Orders” (1926), “The Air Legion” (1929) and “Two For Tonight” (1935). He died at age 73 in Hollywood, California. (bio by: John […]

Robert Gottschall (1915 - 2005)

Screen Actor. He acted under the name Robert Shaw beginning in the 1930s. His film career included roles in several films by John Ford, such as “The Grapes of Wrath,” “Young Mr. Lincoln” and “Tobacco Road.” He also appeared in the Ford directed military training film “Sex Hygiene.” Other credits include “The Great Profile,” which […]

Robert Gottschalk (1918 - 1982)

Film Entrepreneur and Founder of Panavision.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois where his father was an established architect who built a number of hotels there. He became interested in a film career and graduated with a degree in theater and arts from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and moved to Los Angeles, California to […]

Joachim Gottschalk (1904 - 1941)

Actor. One of Germany’s most popular young actor’s, Gottschalk played in seven movies. In 1941, the Gestapo accused his wife (actress Meta Wolff) of rassenschande (racial defilement), giving her and her eight year old son one day to pack and leave the country. (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Spouse:  Meta Wolff Gottshalk (1902 – 1941)* […]

Maurice Lionel Gosfield (1913 - 1964)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Army Private Duane Doberman on the television series, “The Phil Silvers Show” (1955-1959).  He was also the voice of Benny the Ball on the Hanna-Barbera television cartoon series “Top Cat.” Born in New York City, much of his early life is unknown.  It was not until […]

Freeman Fisher Gosden (1899 - 1982)

Actor. He was a popular comedian performer, fondly remembered for the voice roles of Amos Jones and George “Kingfish” Stevens on the radio “Amos and Andy Show” from 1928 to 1955. He also appeared in the films “Check and Double Check” (1930), “The Lion Tamer” (1934), “The Big Broadcast of 1936” (1935) and on the […]

Sol Gorss (1908 - 1966)

Prolific American stage, motion picture, and television actor of the 1930s through 1960s. He appeared in the 1950 classic drama “The Asphalt Jungle,” among many other popular films. He was also a stuntman. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Heart attack

Frank Gorshin, Jr (1933 - 2005)

Actor. He was born in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania). Appearing in more than 100 films, he is best remembered for his portrayal of the character ‘The Riddler’ in the classic 1960s TV series “Batman,” for which he received an Emmy Award nomination. In films, he worked in “The Proud and the Profane” (1956), “The True Story of […]

Walter Gorney (1912 - 2004)

Actor. Gorney is best remembered for his role as ‘Crazy Ralph’ the drunk in the horror films, “Friday The 13TH” (1980), and “Friday The 13TH Part II” (1981). Gorney’s other films include, “Heavy Traffic” (1973), “Cops And Robbers” (1973), “King Kong” (1976), “Day Of The Animals” (1977), “Nunzio” (1978), “Endless Love” (1981), “Trading Places” (1983), […]

Marius Goring (1912 - 1998)

Actor. He was born in Newport (Isle of Wight, England) and died in East Sussex. He began his career on stage in 1925, playing in Old Vic, the Shakesperian repertory. He moved to cinema in 1936, where developed a prolific career as character actor. He is best remembered as ‘Alberto Bravano’ in Mankiewicz film “The […]

Vic Gordon (1911 - 2003)

Actor. Gordon is best remembered for his television roles as ‘Sergeant Albert Kennedy’ on “Matlock Police” from 1971 to 1976, and ‘Jack Lambert’ on “Young Ramsay” from 1977 to 1980. He also starred in the television shows, “Pugwall” in 1989, “Prisoner” in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1986, “Bluey” in 1977, “The Bluestone Boys” […]

Huntley Gordon (1887 - 1956)

Canadian-born motion picture actor. Appeared in many films of the 1910s through the 1940s. His birth year depicted as 1887 on his niche nameplate is in dispute. It may be as early as 1879. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Harris Gordon (1884 - 1947)

American stage and silent screen actor. Briefly worked in the sound era, appearing in King Vidor’s drama “Our Daily Bread” in 1934. (bio by: A.J. Marik)